4 months ago my daughter got me to try Southern Crave on a Sunday afternoon on a whim, so we went. I was excited about the oxtails that day but they were out so I got flounder. I left a 3 review then and the owners contacted me. It's been 4 months and I just made it back. Glad I did! They had the oxtails and I'll be back for them again. My daughter got the grilled cheese with oxtails and she loved it. It's full of oxtail. We got fried okra Mac n cheese and collards as our side dishes. Nicole was super kind when we came in, we waited in the car for our food and it was ready early so she brought it out to us. I know that's not a usual service but she had the time, thanks Nicole. Reminder: there is not a dining room. It's grab and go. I definitely will return! read more

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Let's start with the service. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted. I had a few questions and they answered swiftly and kindly. Appreciated that. It's a pick up location that is clean and well maintained. Now, the main attraction, the food. Those smoked oxtails made me want to turn around and order a full pan of them! They were tender, flavorful, and saucy. The seafood Mac and cheese had the right amount of cheese and you could enjoy the seafood! The lamb chops, cooked medium, were cooked to perfection. Flavor was through and through. The yams needed a little sauce for me, but they were still flavorful. I am coming back to Columbia JUST to revisit this place forsure! Make sure yall go get a plate ASAP. read more

Southern Crave - Southern Smoked Oxtails - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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The food was great and was hot. The service was great. We were greeted at the door and they answered the questions I had. It's a pick up restaurant, therefore no ambiance ... but restaurant was clean, great customer service. I'll be back!!! Oh yeah, I got the platter (2 meats and 3 sides - potato salad was in a separate container, not pictured). Everything was good! read more

Southern Crave - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This was my first time eating here, while the seafood Mac was good I only had one shrimp and the portion for the price wasn't worth it. The yams were burnt and a little watery, the wings were great! The seafood spud was ok. I would suggest to chop up the potato a little add some butter then put the toppings. I was supposed to have lobster but I didn't taste any of that at all. For my first time not sure if I will return. However , I do wish them all the success! read more

Food was delicious. I got the shrimp and grits and my mother got the oxtail fries. The food was served hot, the serve was nice and fast. I'll absolutely be back for more and would recommend. read more

I got the oxtail grill cheese!! It was good. I would've preferred Texas Toast and without the sauce they put on it but it was good!! read more

Southern Crave - The menu - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Someone recommended Southern Crave to me for their Brisket grilled cheese. The sandwich did not disappoint. Brisket was lean, tender and full of flavor. For my side I chose the collard greens, they were not bad, but the flavor competition was tough next to the sandwich. This was an office lunch order, those who chose not to participate were full of regret. Which leads me to today's lunch, the Brisket Mac and Cheese. Same phenomenal flavor on the brisket but intensified with more deliciousness when scattered into their creamy mac and cheese. This was a side item, but I chose it as my lunch. The portion was good for the price ($10) I could not finish the entire serving which extends the delight! read more

Seafood fries (with real crab) and oxtail fries were delicious choices! I went on a Sunday right after they opened so it wasn't too busy but if you come later be prepared to wait bc the crown definitely came! The food was so good and the serving size for the fries id a full meal not a side!!! It's a to-go spot so just keep that in mind. Loved it and will make the 25 minute trip across town to try it again! read more

Southern Crave - Seafood fries! Real crab! Delicious! - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Bomb dot com!! Can't say enough but I don't want to write much. Food so good I had to review tho. This place deserves 6 stars. Everything delicious especially the oxtails. Chicken wings fried to perfection and a seafood mac & cheese make you want to smack somebody's mama not mine. amazing. read more

Southern Crave - My daughter after she saw my plate. - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Not the best oxtails in the city let me start there. (could be the wpaid $78 for two plates that went in the trash. If you're looking for some Good soul food don't let your taste buds down like I did. locals say they are a hit or miss well they missed and i'm not going back. read more

I've tried this restaurant a couple of times, in my opinion the food is better when you get it yourself instead of delivery. I would recommend the fried chicken and definitely the seafood Mac read more

Great people, prices, produce. The food is great. Try them out , it will be worth it. Salmon & sweet potatoes. I recommend. read more

I heard about this place and the quality of food from social media which was my first mistake. I have never been more disappointed than I was today. The young lady at the front is very sweet however the order was not correctly taken. Gas is $4 a gallon for any back and forth considering I'm traveling 19miles. Not to mention I originally waited 50 minutes. From the looks Mac and greens were dry. Also the portion size of the Big crave is not worth the $34 price. A wasted trip! read more

I don't care what people are saying, this is my go-to place for lunch when I'm on this side of town. The old saying "if you can find the place doesn't look great, the food is great" The lady at the counter was so friendly on the phone and in person. I had the brisket grilled cheese and side of mac and cheese, both were outstanding. I brought lunch for some people at work, and we all said the same thing. "AMAZING" read more

I specifically went there for the fried chicken recommendation from other reviews. I received fried chicken that was fried in old grease. The sides were ok. read more

Southern Crave - Country Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

a gem of a spot to get southern food in NE! now it's the south and every claims to have the best of everything but let me tell y'all, without a shadow of a doubt, their food SLAPS! i had the fried chicken platter with the mac n cheese and candied yams. when i tell yall EVERYTHING was seasoned to perfection! the chicken was crispy and juicy. the mac and cheese was CHEESY and the noodles were flavorful. the yams had just enough texture to them. if i could give this 100 stars i would. chris (owner) and his team do a great job of providing not just quick service but a friendly atmosphere as well. this is a to go establishment so there's no seating but the decor is bright and welcoming. lastly, we sampled some of the oxtail and when i tell y'all they were out of this world! not everyone can make oxtails. these were smoked and seasoned to PERFECTION! will definitely be coming back and getting that next time. read more

Southern Crave - Country Fried Chicken (Lemon Pepper) with Mac n Cheese and Candied Yams - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

We ordered a weekday night meal for delivery. We ordered the grilled salmon with vegetables, fried fish with two sides in order wings an order of seafood mac & cheese and an order of potato salad. We did not receive the potato salad. I had placed request that the grilled salmon be well done. It was not well done and seemed more baked than grilled. The sides were collard greens and black-eyed peas both of which were very tasty. As a matter of fact, all of the sides were very good. The portion size was generous. read more

I'm visiting from ATL!! My sister recommended!! I had the Oxtails Spud!! It was delish except it was a smidgen of oxtails!! Not enough to call it Oxtails Spud! Instead call it Spud with a splash of oxtails!! read more

Southern Crave - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Ordered the big crave platter which is supposed to feed two people. Yes it's definitely enough meat(2) but the sides are lacking. The sides are only enough for my husband. Why pack it in these huge pans? Anyways the food is excellent but for the price it's definitely not enough. read more

Southern Crave - Oxtails, greens,brisket and black eyed peas - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Food was okay. Greens, Mac & cheese, and candied yams were decent, but the rice and gravy tasted and smelled like hot plastic. Wings maybe would have been good if I got a different sauce. I chose the Carolina gold. It was okay but if I returned would get the Mac and cheese. read more

Everything was hot fresh and seasoned to perfection!! The oxtails were smoked and fell off the bone. The flounder was crispy and delish! I highly recommend........ read more

The food is very goo dr and it is always fresh especially the oxtails. I highly recommend them. Good customer service!!

What can I say... this place is great. I usually get protein and grits bowl. My personal favorite is the salmon. Their sides are great as well. Their collards are great! The only time I ever had an issue was with the lemon pepper wings which were heavy on the lemon pepper but they were still good. This is a great go to spot in NE Columbia! read more

Its not bad the fried chicken wings are really good this is not a place i say I have to go to but its just okay not as bad as people was making it seem read more

This is a hidden gem and so glad it's on my side of town! Keep in mind that this is a To-Go concept so don't expect for a full service sized building with seating but the food is DELICIOUS!! The ambiance when you walk in is simple yet bright. We walked in and didn't have to wait long before it was our turn which says a lot about their friendly service. The wait time was not bad either for the amount of food we ordered! The prices were extremely reasonable for the amount of food you get, which is a big thing for our family. If you want some good southern comfort food, I highly recommend this place! read more

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Food is good. Service was what brings the restaurant down. Young female behind the counter trying to rush and get people out of the building when they weren't even busy. Did not give me utensils or syrup with my order. I had to ask. Once before, they forgot an entire plate of food that I paid for. Other than the poor service, liked everything else. read more

My niece was visiting from Kansas, so I took her there as an example of SC soul cooking. She loved the wings & greens. The smoked oxtails were among the best I've had. We also agreed the mac and cheese beat out Lizard's Thicket and Ronnie's Ribs. At first I thought the oxtails were a little high, but since they dished out enough beef for 3 meals it wasn't so high after all. The seafood mac & cheese contained real crab (not "Krab") but I didn't encounter any shrimp. Very good dessert selection on the day we visited, but another time selection was skimpy. It's take out only, with no seating. You either stand there and wait the 15 or 20 minutes, or wait in your car, then go check after time's elapsed. Definitely going back to check out the brisket. read more

Delicious Pick-up food! Service is consistent and food portions are on point. I love the shrimp! I get mine crispy. I love the Cajun corn too. My family gets the wings, collard greens, lamb chops and okra. read more

My husband and I enjoyed our Brisket grilled cheese sandwich. It had a good portion and cooked well. I had the fried flounder and shrimp dinner with sides (Mac n cheese) & collards It was very tasty and food was hot! We will come again. read more

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I tried southern for the first time on Saturday and now I'm hooked. The greens and oxtails were delicious. The food is reasonably priced and the servings are plentiful. If you're ever on the Northeast side of town on Hardscrabble, stop by and get a plate. The potato salad and Mac n cheese were also delicious. read more

Stop by after work after great reviews on this restaurant.This is a takeout only establishment nice and clean friendly staff and the food was hot and fresh.I tried the shrimp and fish with the macaroni along with the rice and gravy.Second plate was grilled salmon with collards and candied yams.Both plates were very good and definitely will be back and highly recommended. read more

Great food and friendly service. I usually get the shrimp and you really can't go wrong with the sides. This place definitely captures the South in Southern Crave. read more

Didn't look the gravy on. The. Oxtail need a better seasoning and it could be fantastic lots of. Food for your money.

Apparently, the business has dishonest employees who just take tips from people's cards without permission. My order was $46, the transaction is now $55. read more

This location is somewhat hidden on Hardscrabble Road, but, not enough to be called out on the beaten path. But, I digress. The first time and only time that I visited this location was 1 week ago (18 October 2024) and I ordered Oxtails, Macaroni and Cheese and Collard Greens. The total was $28.00 dollars including .75€ for using my debit card. The side items were quite tasty, but, the main entree (the oxtails) was not falling off the bone tender and had a peculiar smell that overshadowed the taste which made me investigate the reason. After looking at the menu it lists the Oxtails as "smoked". Unfortunately, the smell and the seasoning made the total experience a sad one. If the food was pleasant and delicious the $28.00 charge would have been justified, but, that was not the case. My journey to find a delicious, tasty and succulent Oxtail meal is ongoing. Sadly, Southern Crave didn't fit the bill. read more